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November 13, 2018
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Andrew Friedmann, Barry Berman, Vanessa Alvarado, John Halsey, Dan Ensminger
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Certificate of Recognition for Dr. Anna Ornstein as presented
Mr. Berman made a motion that the board approve the Certificate of Recognition for Dr. Anna Ornstein as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Alvarado and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Berman made a motion that the board approve the Certificate of Recognition for Dr. Anna Ornstein as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Alvarado and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Berman, second: Alvarado)
That, An ad- hoc committee shall be created to help establish a Human Rights Board and explore the recommendations that resulted from the Stakeholders' meeting on Sept. 25, 2018
Mr. Berman moved that, An ad- hoc committee shall be created to help establish a Human Rights Board and explore the recommendations that resulted from the Stakeholders' meeting on Sept. 25, 2018. The following representatives shall be invited to participate in this ad hoc committee. a. Up to two members of the School Committee ( pending School Committee approval), or their designee( s); b. Up to two members of the Select Board, or our designee( s); C. Up to two members of the Human Relations Advisory Committee; and d. Up to three members from non- governmental groups that focus of Human Rights e. Town Manager or designee f. Superintendent or designee g. Public Safety representative h. Board of Library Trustees representative i. METC^ representative j. Clergy representative. The ad- hoc committee will sunset on November 30, 2019. The motion was seconded by Ms. Alvarado and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Berman moved that, An ad- hoc committee shall be created to help establish a Human Rights Board and explore the recommendations that resulted from the Stakeholders' meeting on Sept. 25, 2018. The following representatives shall be invited to participate in this ad hoc committee. a. Up to two members of the School Committee ( pending School Committee approval), or their designee( s); b. Up to two members of the Select Board, or our designee( s); C. Up to two members of the Human Relations Advisory Committee; and d. Up to three members from non- governmental groups that focus of Human Rights e. Town Manager or designee f. Superintendent or designee g. Public Safety representative h. Board of Library Trustees representative i. METC^ representative j. Clergy representative. The ad- hoc committee will sunset on November 30, 2019. The motion was seconded by Ms. Alvarado and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Berman, second: Alvarado)
Approve Mr. Ensminger to craft a response on the board' s behalf
Ms. Alvarado made a motion to approve Mr. Ensminger to craft a response on the board' s behalf. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado made a motion to approve Mr. Ensminger to craft a response on the board' s behalf. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Berman)
Extend the date on their original motion from their last meeting
Ms. Alvarado made a motion to extend the date on their original motion from their last meeting. Mr. Ensminger seconded the motion. Emily Sisson, Chair of the Recreation, noted the length of the fence Is Important as the original design would eliminate the ability to use it as a soccer field. The recreation committee authorized Jenna, the Recreation Administrator, to move forward as she found appropriate for the needs of the field. The board voted on the motion 5- 0 to approve.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado made a motion to extend the date on their original motion from their last meeting. Mr. Ensminger seconded the motion. Emily Sisson, Chair of the Recreation, noted the length of the fence Is Important as the original design would eliminate the ability to use it as a soccer field. The recreation committee authorized Jenna, the Recreation Administrator, to move forward as she found appropriate for the needs of the field. The board voted on the motion 5- 0 to approve..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Ensminger)
To: appoint Carl McFadden to a full member on the Cemetery Board of Trustees with a term ending 6/ 30/ 2020 appoint Caitlin Salmon to a full member on the Cemetery Board of Trustees with a term...
Ms. Alvarado made a motion to: appoint Carl McFadden to a full member on the Cemetery Board of Trustees with a term ending 6/ 30/ 2020 appoint Caitlin Salmon to a full member on the Cemetery Board of Trustees with a term ending 6/ 30/ 2019 appoint Eleanor Shonkoff to a full member on the Board of Health with a term ending 6/ 30/ 2019 appoint Lara Romanowski to an associate member on the Board of Health with a term ending 6/ 30/ 2020 The motion was seconded by Mr. Ensminger and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado made a motion to: appoint Carl McFadden to a full member on the Cemetery Board of Trustees with a term ending 6/ 30/ 2020 appoint Caitlin Salmon to a full member on the Cemetery Board of Trustees with a term ending 6/ 30/ 2019 appoint Eleanor Shonkoff to a full member on the Board of Health with a term ending 6/ 30/ 2019 appoint Lara Romanowski to an associate member on the Board of Health with a term ending 6/ 30/ 2020 The motion was seconded by Mr. Ensminger and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Ensminger)
Approve the All Alcoholic Package Store Liquor Licenses for: HT Reading Liquors LLC d/ b/ a Baystate Liquors, 345 Main Street Raksha, Inc. d/ b/ a Square Liquors, 13 High Street Jay and Ricky,...
Ms. Alvarado moved that the Select Board approve the All Alcoholic Package Store Liquor Licenses for: HT Reading Liquors LLC d/ b/ a Baystate Liquors, 345 Main Street Raksha, Inc. d/ b/ a Square Liquors, 13 High Street Jay and Ricky, Inc. d/ b/ a Ricky' s Liquor, 214 Main Street Anstasi Brookline Inc. d/ b/ a Reading Fine Wine and Spirits, 25 Walkers Brook Drive Kajal and Kevin LLC d/ b/ a The Liquor Junction, One General Way Pamplemousse Inc. d/ b/ a Pamplemousse, 26 Haven Street for a term expiring December 31, 2019 subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subject to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager or his designee. And Moved that the Select Board approve the All Alcoholic Club Liquor Licenses for: Meadow Brook Golf Corp. of Reading, MA d/ b/ a Meadow Brook Golf Club, 292 Grove Street Home Building Corp. d/ b/ a Knights of Columbus, 11 Sanborn Street Reading Veterans' Association, Inc. d/ b/ a American Legion Post 62, 37 Ash Street for a term expiring December 31, 2019 subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subject to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager or his designee. And moved that the Select Board approve the All Alcoholic Restaurant Liquor Licenses for: Anthony' s Coal Fire
Yes: Alvarado, Berman, Ensminger, HalseyThe minutes say “Mr. Friedmann recused himself for this part of the meeting because his children work there.” Andrew Friedmann is not shown voting; the count (4-0) matches the other members present.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado moved that the Select Board approve the All Alcoholic Package Store Liquor Licenses for: HT Reading Liquors LLC d/ b/ a Baystate Liquors, 345 Main Street Raksha, Inc. d/ b/ a Square Liquors, 13 High Street Jay and Ricky, Inc. d/ b/ a Ricky' s Liquor, 214 Main Street Anstasi Brookline Inc. d/ b/ a Reading Fine Wine and Spirits, 25 Walkers Brook Drive Kajal and Kevin LLC d/ b/ a The Liquor Junction, One General Way Pamplemousse Inc. d/ b/ a Pamplemousse, 26 Haven Street for a term expiring December 31, 2019 subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subject to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager or his designee. And Moved that the Select Board approve the All Alcoholic Club Liquor Licenses for: Meadow Brook Golf Corp. of Reading, MA d/ b/ a Meadow Brook Golf Club, 292 Grove Street Home Building Corp. d/ b/ a Knights of Columbus, 11 Sanborn Street Reading Veterans' Association, Inc. d/ b/ a American Legion Post 62, 37 Ash Street for a term expiring December 31, 2019 subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subject to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager or his designee. And moved that the Select Board approve the All Alcoholic Restaurant Liquor Licenses for: Anthony' s Coal Fired Pizza of Reading LLC d/ b/ a Anthony' s Coal Fired Pizza, 48 Walkers Brook Drive Mecom, Inc. d/ b/ a Cafe Capri, 355 Main Street CAC Foods, Inc. d/ b/ a Venetian Moon Restaurant, 680 Main Street Pepper Dining Inc. d/ b/ a Chili' s Grill & Bar, 70 Walkers Brook Drive The Boland Group III, LLC d/ b/ a Fuddruckers, 50 Walkers Brook Drive RARE Hospitality International, Inc. d/ b/ a Longhorn Steak House, 39 Walkers Brook Drive Boston Foods Inc. d/ b/ a Zucca Italian Restaurant and Bar, 601 Main Street Unagi Servers Inc. d/ b/ a Biltmore & Main Bar and Grill, 530 Main Street KOK, Inc. d/ b/ a Oye' s, 26 Walkers Brook Drive Bistro Concepts, Inc. d/ b/ a Fuscilli' s Cucina, 107 Main Street RKR Corporation d/ b/ a Bunratty Tavern, 622 Main Street for a term expiring December 31, 2019 subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subject to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager or his designee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 4- 0 vote..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Berman)
Approve the meeting minutes of September 25th, 2018 as amended
Ms. Alvarado moved that the board approve the meeting minutes of September 25th, 2018 as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ensminger and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado moved that the board approve the meeting minutes of September 25th, 2018 as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ensminger and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Ensminger)
Approve the meeting minutes of October 2hd, 2018 as amended
Ms. Alvarado moved that the board approve the meeting minutes of October 2hd, 2018 as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ensminger and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado moved that the board approve the meeting minutes of October 2hd, 2018 as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ensminger and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Ensminger)
Go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the...
Ms. Alvarado moved to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body, and not to return to open session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ensminger and approved with the following roll call vote: Halsey - yes Ensminger - Yes Alvarado - Yes Berman - Yes Friedmann - Yes
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado moved to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body, and not to return to open session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ensminger and approved with the following roll call vote: Halsey - yes Ensminger - Yes Alvarado - Yes Berman - Yes Friedmann - Yes.” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Ensminger)
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